I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 144



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Episode 144 Reverse electrode (2)

Two years ago, Gaeko Walter missed Soo-hyun’s painting at an anonymous exhibition held in London, or rather, he let go of it himself.

Instead, he bought a few safe paintings and made some profit from them, but every now and then, Walter had a bitter taste in his mouth when he thought about those events.

The critic Catherine took the painting that she judged to be worthless, and an incomprehensible craze broke out, causing the price of the painting to skyrocket.

‘What did I miss?’

Walter frowned and was lost in thought.

‘Should I have just followed my first feeling?’

When Walter saw Su-hyeon’s painting ‘Window’, he definitely felt a certain energy.

It was a signal of the very keen senses felt when seeing a worthy, special work. However, on the last day of the anonymous exhibition, when it was revealed who the owner of the work was, Walter shook his head.

As a rookie from a small country in the East who is not even 20 years old, there are many disadvantages to having star potential or entering the global market.

I thought that even if I did draw an inspirational picture once in a while, it would be difficult to sustain it, and the temporary popularity would quickly disappear.

However, Su-hyeon’s painting was still being talked about in many places two years later. So, Walter was confused as to whether his judgment that day was wrong.

“It looks like a very monstrous newcomer has appeared in Korea.”

A little while ago, Walter had to admit that his thoughts were completely wrong.

“A monster-like rookie?”

I stopped by Japan briefly after passing through New York and Hong Kong. An old friend told him interesting news as he hesitated to buy it because he couldn’t find a work of this kind.

“JK is a rookie raised by a large Korean company, and he seems to have excellent workmanship and star potential.”

“You’re a rookie being raised by a large company?”

When it comes to Korean writers, it’s easy to think of James Lee.

However, Walter’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as someone thought that he was a newcomer who appeared like a comet and that a large company was deliberately supporting him.

and.

“I’m just 20 years old and I just opened my first solo exhibition. It garnered a lot of attention when the paintings were surprise-released in a showcase before the exhibition, and once it opened, visitors were pouring into the exhibition hall. The title of the exhibition was ‘Consolation’. “The response seems to have been tremendous because it fits perfectly with the current situation in Korea.”

“Up?”

“yes. Anyway, there was even talk of converting this exhibition into a permanent exhibition, ha. Aren’t you curious? “I heard there’s an uproar in Korea right now.”

“haha. is it so?”

From the moment I heard the story, I felt a strange sense of déjà vu. And through his connections, Walter was able to find out that the main character of the hot exhibition was Han Soo-hyun.

From that moment, my whole body started shaking and my heart started pounding.

“First, I have to see it with my own eyes.”

Walter nodded.

If the painting makes you feel a certain kind of energy this time, if it is not going to be a painting that just shines once but will make many people go crazy, then you should not miss it.

This time, I decided that I had to buy that painting.

But after a few hours.

When Walter arrived in Korea, he was greatly embarrassed.

“You have no plans to sell?”

In a hurry, I called the exhibition hall and asked to be connected to the person in charge of purchasing the work, but the absurd answer I received was that the works on display could not be sold.

“What do you mean?”

Walter, who was asking again, changed his question and asked.

“Surely, the purchase has already been made?”

Then the information staff gave another strange answer.

-I don’t plan to sell the work while the permanent exhibition is in progress. You can only purchase the ‘facial expression’ paintings that will be part of a series.

“What do you mean?”

Walter, who was frowning, shook his head and said.

“Anyway, I’d like to talk to the director of Ilseon Art Center. Oh, my name is Walter Senson. “You will recognize me as Walter from England.”

-I’m sorry, but the director isn’t in the office right now. Most of you will be commuting to the ‘Consolation’ exhibition hall until the end of this month, so it will be difficult to contact you quickly.

“what? The director is commuting to the exhibition hall for ‘consolation’? Ha, okay.”

Sweet.

Walter hung up the phone and looked nervous.

“driving me crazy. How on earth is this going? So, there is only one painting that can be sold right away, and if you delay, you could miss out on even that, right? Moreover, the director commutes to and from the exhibition hall? There’s something about this. There’s something. Huh, it’s been a while since I feel a little nervous?”

Walter stretched out his hand to catch a taxi and handed the driver a piece of paper with the destination written on it.

The location, of course, was the Ilsun Art Center special exhibition hall where the ‘Consolation’ exhibition was held.

***

Same time.

Suhyun was contemplating a new work in her own space decorated as an atelier.

I wanted to quickly draw a series of new ‘expressions’ during the permanent exhibition.

“I want to complete it quickly.”

My mind was already full of completed pictures.

It was different from when I first drew the ‘expression’ picture.

At that time, half of it was indirect experience and half of it was impressions drawn from very old memories, but the materials I was inspired by this time came from recent events.

“I’m glad you allowed it.”

Suhyeon grinned and continued sketching.

The first thing I drew was the face of Na Kyung-ja, the owner of a tteokbokki stall.

After deciding on a series of works, Su-hyeon asked Na Kyung-ja and several visitors to the exhibition hall for permission to draw their faces.

When the artist asked to be the model for his next painting, most people gladly agreed, saying it was an honor, and even set aside time for impromptu croquis.

Taking photos was no problem.

The new faces obtained in this way were perfect for a series of facial expressions.

Sadness, joy, anger, joy, excitement, helplessness. The expression that people who have their own stories and experience different emotions make when they receive unexpected comfort.

That was clearly visible on the faces of the visitors at the exhibition hall.

‘I think it’s actually more vivid than the first picture.’

People visiting the exhibition gathered evenly without being biased towards gender, age, or occupation. So it was able to be diverse, and thanks to the expression of honest feelings, Suhyeon was able to see the curious expressions on his face.

The expressions on their faces as they received unexpected comfort through the picture.

Moreover, there were plenty of people who could become models. Those who have visited the exhibition hall so far and those who will come in the future.

The materials were plentiful enough to create as many series as possible.

“It definitely feels natural.”

Suhyun checked the sketch with a satisfied face.

The expressions of the people I saw at the exhibition hall were vividly imprinted on my head and heart.

So, without having to tilt your head, you could just draw as much as you wanted with your fingertips.

When Soohyun was immersed in the painting for a long time,

Tiring-.

A text message has arrived.

– Author Han Soo-hyun, please contact me urgently.

It was an unknown number.

***

-As expected, there is no way to exceed expectations.

When I relayed the information to Director Kim Young-in, a grumpy voice came back as if he knew it would happen.

“How did you get my number?”

-You must have mobilized all your connections. You may have looked into it through the school, and it’s not that difficult if you put your mind to it. Anyway, so what did you say?

“I didn’t answer.”

-Well done. There is no need for the author to respond.

Kim Young-in responded coldly.

“Are they who I think they are?”

Suhyun paused for a moment and then opened her mouth.

When you first receive a message asking you to contact yourself and are wondering whose number it is. As if he was excited, the other person sent the following messages one after another.

-My name is Hwang Jeong-sik. I think there is some misunderstanding, but I hope we can resolve it through discussion.

Even though he heard the name, it was not someone Suhyeon knew. For some reason, I had a bad feeling, so I left it as is, and this time bomb-like messages poured in.

He scolded Su-hyeon, saying that he was Soo-hyun’s great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great- even who he was, and was an elder in the Korean art world, so he scolded her and asked why he didn’t recognize her and was late in responding, and he sent a conciliatory message saying that JK was causing harm by misunderstanding senior artists, and shouldn’t Han Soo-hyun’s junior come forward and solve the problem?

And again, one artist was expelled from school, another had an exhibition canceled, and another’s already difficult livelihood has become hopeless. All of this was done by JK, but if we ignore this, artist Han Soo-hyun’s future will not be smooth, and he threatens with anger.

The delusion is that if they break their brushes because of this, the Korean art world will also lose its shine and the names Han Soo-hyun and JK will be judged by future generations.

By then, Suhyeon could guess.

I thought, this is the person who started the rumor that my painting was worth 100,000 won.

Still, I was glad that they only contacted me through text. The other person seemed to think that calling first was a matter of pride, so he kept sending text messages asking me to contact Soo-hyeon.

Anyway, Su-hyeon quietly searched the phone number and reported the situation to JK Manager Kim Young-in. Kim Young-in was telling Su-hyeon that there was no need to react and that he would handle the matter on his own.

-that’s right. The key figure in this case. Ha, I was going to tell the writer once it was all sorted out, but I guess he was scared of us. Probably, there is no solution even if you search everywhere, so the last thing you can do is contact the author and tell the truth.

“yes… … .”

-Writer, do you want to avoid being shaken or weak-hearted? Those people have no shame and no conscience. In fact, we have a history of quietly cleaning up the mess since the national competition when our messy past came to light, but seeing it happen again this time made me think that people are not meant to be rewritten.

Kim Young-in was unusually excited and laughed.

-Anyway, you don’t have to deal with it, just don’t respond like you are now. You can change the number if necessary, but no. There is no need to go through the hassle. I will tell you to stop me from making unnecessary contact with the author.

It seemed that Artist Hwang’s group was destined to fall into a deeper quagmire without any benefit from contacting Su-hyeon.

-There is more news than that.

And Kim Young-in, who calmed down his voice that had become rough for a moment, changed the topic.

“News?”

-The artist’s painting ‘Facial Expression’. There are a lot of purchase inquiries.

“Already?”

-The mass media may have an effect, but the exhibition is so good.

Kim Young-in smiled softly and continued.

-We wanted to sell the painting to the person who bid the highest price, but we talked about leaving it to the artist.

“To me?”

-The timing of the inquiries was similar, and everyone had the same strong will to buy. Since it will be produced as a series, you may be able to give me a number, author. Are you also concerned about whose hands this painting will end up in? If possible, I think it would be better for the author to sell it to someone who wants to give it to him.

“may I?”

-That’s okay. As much as you want.

Kim Young-in emphasized. He said that he had already reached an agreement not only with himself but also with Ilseon Art Center.

-So, I think the writer needs to do some interviews.

“Interview?”

-As of today, there are a total of seven people who want to purchase facial expression paintings. What if the artist meets them and decides?

“Seven people?”

Suhyun, who was surprised and asked, soon nodded lightly.

“I like it. But can I find out who they are?”

-yes yes. I will compile your profile and send it to you by email. But, there is one person who is a bit unusual.

“Who?”

-I’m British. My name is Walter Senson. That person says he has a deep connection with the author. Could it be the author? Does he know someone?

Suhyun tilted her head at those words.

His name was very unfamiliar to Su-hyeon, as she had only met him once in passing two years ago.

“well. “I’m not sure?”